7-Eleven stores around Orlando are also providing free bottled water while supplies last.

SHOWERS:

Planet Fitness — all locations
The fitness chain is offering use of locker rooms and showers for those in need. Call first to be sure the location is open.

SHELTERS:

Orange County shelters will begin opening at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. As of Friday, the only mandatory evacuation order issued by the county was for mobile home residents. As of 8 p.m. Saturday, 2,289 people have checked in at Orange County shelters.

If you plan to stay at a shelter, bring an emergency supply kit, a pillow, blanket, toiletries, important papers, medications, snacks, water, flashlight and other essential personal items that will last you at least 72 hours. Pet owners who are going to evacuate to a facility must bring supplies for their animals, including food, medications, vaccination records and a carrier. The shelters for the general residential population include:

Apopka High School, 555 Martin St., Apopka, for the general population. Apopka High School is currently at capacity, so use Apopka Middle School.

Additionally, the Islamic Center of Orlando announced it is opening its doors at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9 for anyone seeking refuge from Irma. Make sure to bring your own bedding and supplies.

Orange County has also opened five host shelters for South Florida and coastal evacuees. Host shelters are specifically for evacuees traveling from other counties in Florida.People traveling to this shelter are asked to make sure their pets have crates, leashes, medication, food, water and proof of vaccination. The shelters include:

Orange County residents with special medical needs who require transportation assistance to a shelter can contact 311 or 407-836-3111 for help. You can find more information on Orange County's storm preparedness website, by downloading the OCFL app for Apple or Android, by following Orange County on Twitter, or by calling 311.

A list of Seminole County shelters and their availability status can be found here.

On Friday Sept. 8 at noon, Osceola County will open the following shelters:

You can also check the county website for updates as locations are activated. You can also call the Osceola County Emergency Hotline 407-742-000 if you have any questions.

SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTERS:

Orange County will have three designated special needs shelters; their locations will be announced when shelters open Saturday, at the earliest. Persons with special needs should first register with Orange County's Special Needs Program by calling 407-836-9319, or by visiting their website.

Airbnb will offer free housing from Sept. 7 - Sept. 28 in some Florida and Georgia counties. You can find or offer free places of shelter here.

PET-FRIENDLY SHELTERS:

All shelters will not be open at once, so be sure to call 311 to check on availability. Once a shelter opens, you will need to bring your pet in a carrier or cage, as as well as vet records, ID, collar, leash, as well as food and water bowls.